Author Archives: David Isenberg

Ministers failing to understand threat of Wagner Group, MPs warn

Ministers failing to understand threat of Wagner Group, MPs warn 26th July 2023 at 7:00am The UK is underestimating the danger posed by the Wagner Group, according to MPs, who say… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Images Show More Military Equipment Gathered At ‘Wagner Camp’ In Belarus

July 26, 2023 By RFE/RL’s Belarus Service Images Show More Military Equipment Gathered At ‘Wagner Camp’ In Belarus Since July 19, the amount of equipment has been building steadily at the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Wagner spat with Russian army began in Syria years before attempted coup: Experts

The PMC Wagner Center, which is a project implemented by Yevgeny Prigozhin, during the official opening of the office block in Saint Petersburg, November 4, 2022. (File photo: Reuters) Wagner spat… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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What to make of the Wagner Group’s threats against Poland

ConflictsPoland What to make of the Wagner Group’s threats against Poland Marta Sakavik 07/26/2023July 26, 2023 At a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko claimed mercenaries of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Role of Wagner mercenaries in African conflicts

Role of Wagner mercenaries in African conflicts CNN’s Paula Newton speaks with David Otto, an expert on West Africa, about the role and influence of Wagner mercenaries in African conflicts. 04:04… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Our Mercenary Century

Salvo 08.04.2023 4 minutes Our Mercenary Century Sebastian Neri The rise of the Wagner Group signals a significant change in power politics. On June 23, 2023, the world was shocked by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Private prison company responds to ICE detention center protests

Private prison company responds to ICE detention center protests Updated on: August 18, 2023 / 4:08 PM / CBS/Bay City News Service SAN FRANCISCO – On Thursday morning, protesters gathered in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Wagner Mercenaries: A Potential Lifeline for the Niger Junta

Wagner Mercenaries: A Potential Lifeline for the Niger Junta Situation Reports – August 14, 2023 By Dr. Scott N. Romaniuk & Dr. János Besenyő An abrupt end to Niger’s long-running democracy… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Are State-Owned Military Companies the Future?

Are State-Owned Military Companies the Future? Naman Karl-Thomas Habtom Monday, August 21, 2023, 2:00 PM Share On: Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn The aborted Wagner Group mutiny… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Why the Wagner Group Won’t Leave Africa

ANALYSIS Why the Wagner Group Won’t Leave Africa The mercenary group is a product of the system Putin built, and he can’t dismantle it without undermining Moscow’s global influence. By John A.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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